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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
The report to Jackson, Georgia details December 1907 to January 1 1908 for the Water and Light Plant. It notes 116 electric light customers using 5190 kilowatts, average 40 per customer, plus 12 arch lights and 27 city lights. Water dept shows 110 customers using 684000 gallons, average 6120 gallons per customer, with $139.76 revenue.
Report shows combined receipts for Water and Light for December 1907 and detailed expenses including salaries fuel waste oil packing and lum. Net earnings for the month are presented in the financial statement to the recipient.
Joe Beadles shot and killed Nat Beadles in Fayetteville after returning from Millen where he worked as a printer. Nat and Bob confronted Joe at their mother’s home. Joe fired three times. Nat was editor and printer for Fayetteville News and other papers. family ties trace to Capt Bennett. Local relatives condemn the act. account from Campbell News via L A Bartlett Rural Route Guilford Me.
A fragmentary note appears to reference James Warthen and an office at the Drum Building. Details are unclear but imply a request or pursuit involving an office space. Further context from the source is needed to confirm the action and location.
The list shows students honored for grades eleven ten nine eight seven five four and BOLASS with names including James Edwards Elizabeth Sams Lida Mae McKib ben Robert King Merritt Bailey Lillian Bailey Dave Spencer W A Watkins Joel Mallet Annie Aronson Annie Catchings Drum Florence Crawford Fredna Allen Bessie Compton Eunice Hoard Ruby Cawthon Evelyn Wright Inez Tompkins Helen Smith Warren Furlow Rosalie Carmichael Leila Sams Gladys Kimbell Henry Allen Joe Aronson Edward Carmichael J R Carmichael Jr Margaret Kinard Kate Lyons.
This column lists residents and visitors in Griffin during the past week. Names include Mr. W. T. Powers Miss Ethel Lane Will Maddox Mrs. James Valentino Col Ernest Smith J J Goodrum Miss Eva Lasnett Mary Heflin Raymond Manley C B Mathews J W Gentry and many others. It notes travels, such as visits to Atlanta Houston and Adel and mentions tax deadlines and local business updates. The piece blends social rounds with public notices on 1908 taxes and upcoming executions.
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